Dog Lists and Rankings
Types Of Heeler Dogs And Breeds That Resemble Them
Originally bred by farmers in Australia, Heelers were intended to drive cattle over rough terrain. Farmer Thomas Hall combined multiple…
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Dog Facts
Dog Foot Chewing: When to Be Concerned, and What to Do About It
If you are reading this, you may be wondering – why is my dog biting his foot? Your dog occasionally…
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Puli
The puli is an unmistakable dog breed, covered from snout to tail with wild, naturally occurring cords. These compact dogs…
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Norrbottenspets
Once declared extinct, this rare Nordic hunter clawed its way back from oblivion to become one of the most devoted…
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Podenco Canario
An ancient Egyptian hound sailed to the Canary Islands with Phoenician traders, spent 500 years in geographic isolation, and somehow…
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English Toy Terrier
Once bred to slaughter hundreds of rats in a single sitting, this pint-sized terrier now charms its way into apartments…
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Pumpkin Patch Tarantula
Not stripes or spots, but a pumpkin design! Pumpkin patch tarantulas have a design on their abdomen that looks like…
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East Siberian Laika
Russia's largest Laika carries the blood of ancient hunters and the quiet stillness of a wolf, yet some owners swear…
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Havashu
The Havashu is an affectionate companion dog bred from the people-pleasing Havanese and the lovable but stubborn Shih Tzu beginning…
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Belgian Laekenois
The Belgian Laekenois is an intelligent, hardworking dog. One of four (and perhaps the oldest) variations of the Belgian Shepherd,…
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Portuguese Podengo
One of the oldest dog breeds on earth, this ancient Phoenician hunter brings fierce prey drive and boundless energy into…
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Golden Irish
The Golden Irish dog is a mix of a Golden Retriever and an Irish Setter. These dogs were originally located…
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Keagle
Breeders in 1990s Australia set out to engineer the perfect family companion by crossing two beloved breeds, hoping to silence…
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Braque Francais
The Braque Francais was initially bred for hunting, but today it makes a great companion. Their English name is the…
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German Longhaired Pointer
Bred over a century to master land, water, and woodland hunting, this ancient German gun dog brings fierce instincts and…
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Pheasant-tailed Jacana
The pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a large wader from Southeast Asia. They inhabit wetlands and large lakes where they…
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West Siberian Laika
West Siberian Laikas were originally used as farm dogs by aboriginal people living in the outlying parts of Russia until…
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Cardinals
The cardinal is a family of medium- and large-sized songbirds endemic to North and South America. They inhabit many habitats,…
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Mini Lop
Summary The Mini Lop is one of the cutest bunnies around, and that’s saying something. Not to be confused with…
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Malchi
The Malchi goes by many names, like Malachi or Maltechi, and it is a mix between the Maltese and Chihuahua.…
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Tully Monster
The Tullimonstrum is more commonly known as the Tully monster or Tully’s monster. Its remains have only been found in…
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Shortfin Mako Shark
Before a shortfin mako ever hunts its first meal, it must first survive a ruthless battle against its own siblings…
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White Shark
This formidable predator, the Great White Shark, has one of the most recognizable sets of teeth of all sharks. Just…
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Arctotherium
Arctotherium is an extinct genus of big short-faced bears that first evolved millions of years ago and lived until the…
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Desert Kingsnake
Featuring a black or brown body with light-colored speckles all over it, the desert kingsnake may look intimidating, but it…
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Malayan Krait
“The Five-Step Snake” The Malayan or blue krait is one of those snakes that people call a “five-step snake.” This…
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Speckled Kingsnake
“The Salt and Pepper Snake” The elusive speckled kingsnake is one of the prettier members of its genus with its…
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Ape
Summary Apes are part of the superfamily of primates, the Hominoidea. The Hominoidea encompasses a variety of species called “lesser…
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Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
The Unau also called Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth is thought to be the slowest mammal in the world. The sloth species…
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Armadillo Lizard
If you’ve ever wanted to say you own a dragon, the armadillo lizard is the perfect pet for you. Also…
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Blanket Octopus
Hidden beneath the ocean's surface lives a creature so extreme in its biology that males and females seem to belong…
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Nyala
“The Nyala is one of the oldest antelopes in Africa.” Scientists believe that this shy member of the Bovidae family…
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Vicuña
“The vicuña produces some of the finest wool in the world.“ A member of the camel family, the vicuña is…
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Pit Bull
Loyal family companion or dangerous liability? The truth about these misunderstood dogs sits somewhere far more nuanced than headlines suggest,…
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Praying Mantis
“The Praying Mantis can be described as creepy but useful” “Praying mantis” is a term of art. All mantises or…
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Husky
Ten thousand years of sled-dog survival instincts live inside every husky, and ignoring that history turns even the most loving…
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Bee
“Bees are descended from predatory wasps, but they no longer prey on other insects.” Any beekeeper knows that life on…
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Tarantula Hawk
“Not a bird, but a wasp with a powerful sting.” The tarantula hawk wasp gets its name because it hunts,…
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Flowerhorn Fish
The Flowerhorn fish, also known as the Flowerhorn cichlid, is an artificial creation of human breeders, thought to originate from…
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King Shepherd
Bred to take everything great about the German Shepherd and leave the problems behind, this gentle giant sounds almost too…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
This Canadian retriever does something no other hunting dog does: it acts as live bait, luring curious waterfowl close enough…
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White Butterfly
“They are called cabbage white butterflies because they eat cabbage leaves while the caterpillar stage of life.” The white butterfly…
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Orb Weaver
The Orb Weaver is a spider commonly found outside homes, in hedges, tall grasses, and trees. They are a helpful…
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Australian Gecko
“The Australian Gecko is the most common lizard in Australia!” Geckos are so common in Australia that a visitor or…
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American Leopard Hound
One of the oldest tree hounds in the Americas nearly disappeared from history entirely, saved only by a handful of…
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Papillon
Named after the French word for butterfly, this centuries-old toy spaniel charmed the courts of French royalty and now competes…
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Perro De Presa Canario
Born in the Canary Islands centuries ago to guard livestock and fight off predators, this powerhouse breed carries a history…
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Pumi
The Pumi — referred to in the plural as the Pumik — wasn’t recognized as a breed by the American…
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Pomchi
This pint-sized Pomeranian and Chihuahua cross packs a firecracker personality into one of the most fragile frames in the dog…
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Coton de Tulear
Once the treasured secret of Madagascar's royal families and possibly a companion to pirates on the high seas, this rare…